Public transport for JuicyFest: Friday 17 January 2025

We're running extra trains to get you to and from Melbourne Showgrounds for JuicyFest.

Before you travel

Plan your journey using Journey planner. Check Disruptions for service changes that may affect your journey.

Make your journey hassle-free and remember to top up your myki and have it ready to use before travelling.

Visit the JuicyFest website for further event information.

Download a copy of the Flemington Event Precinct Map to assist you travelling on the network:

• Flemington Event Precinct Map.pdf
• Flemington Event Precinct Map accessible version.docx

 Metropolitan train

Getting to the Showgrounds

From 11:39am, trains leave every 20-30 minutes from Flinders Street Station (Platforms 7/8), Southern Cross Station (Platform 14) and North Melbourne Station (Platform 6).

The last train for the afternoon to the Showgrounds leaves Flinders Street at 3:12pm, stopping at Southern Cross and North Melbourne.

No trains operate between 3:20pm and 7:40pm.

From 7:41pm, there are express trains from Flinders Street directly to the showgrounds every 20 minutes. These evening trains to the Showgrounds do not stop at Southern Cross or North Melbourne.

Leaving the Showgrounds

From 8pm until 11pm, trains leave every 20 minutes from the Showgrounds for the city, stopping at North Melbourne and Southern Cross then Flinders Street.

The last train departs the Showgrounds at 11:07pm.

You can also leave early in the afternoon on express trains from the Showgrounds direct to Flinders Street.

The last afternoon train departs at 3:36pm.

 Metropolitan tram

Getting to and from the Showgrounds

Catch a Route 57 tram to Stop 32 Sandown Rd/Epsom Road.

Note: Route 57 trams are not serviced by low-floor trams. 

 Metropolitan bus

Getting to and from the Showgrounds

Catch the following buses close to the Showground:

• Route 404 Footscray – Moonee Ponds via Newmarket
• Route 472 Williamstown – Moonee Ponds via Footscray

Buses are air conditioned and low floor.

Additional information

• Check Disruptions for any service changes that may affect your journey to and from the event.
• Plan your journey using Journey planner.
• Download our free mobile apps for Android and iOS to get public transport information on the go. You can also top up your myki instantly in the app.
• If you need accessibility information and assistance, see Accessibility.
• Top up your myki before travelling or set Auto Top Up so you never need to top up again. For more information, see Auto Top Up.
• Mobile myki is a new way to travel with myki. It’s a digital myki on your Android phone on the Google WalletTM app.
• For information about tickets for children and concessions, see Children and Concessions.
• If you need more information or special assistance, please call 1800 800 007 before travelling.

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